RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03556 

						COUNSEL:  NONE

HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be paid retroactive Incentive Special Pay (ISP) for 19 May 15-20 May 16.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Due to a lack of administrative support, he missed critical communications and primary sources notifying him of when to file his contract for ISP.  His job required extensive travel, and he was removed from direct administrative support, his primary source informing him of pay requirement deadlines, resulting in his oversight of a timely submission of an ISP contract.  

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 20 May 95.

On 2 Apr 15, the applicant signed a Single Year Additional Special Pay (ASP) contract for $15,000.00, effective 1 Jul 15.  

On 1 Sep 16, the applicant retired with 21 years, 3 months, and 11 days of active service.   

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.  

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2N recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  Paragraph 1.4.3., of the Medical Officer Legacy Special Pay Plan states, “Each officer is ultimately responsible for requesting/monitoring his/her medical special pays and obligations.  Officers should maintain a copy of the pay plan and signed contract for record.”  It was the applicant’s responsibility to know and monitor his ISP effective dates and when to submit a new contract.  The applicant’s responsibility in knowing his own obligations is not negated by his contention that he did not receive communication from the Air Force.  Each fiscal year, Air Staff updates changes to applicable pay plans and contracts.  Though members are sent robot message to let them know approximately when information will be released, members, per the Medical Officer Special Pay Plan, are responsible for tracking their special pay obligations.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2N evaluation w/atch is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 5 Oct 17 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case and agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number C-2016-03556 in Executive Session on 21 Mar 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-03556 as considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149_atchs, dated 24 Aug 16.
	Exhibit B.  Master Personnel Records [Excerpts].
	Exhibit C.  Advisory, AFPC/DP2N_atch, dated 8 Nov 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 5 Oct 17.
	
Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.